The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on November 24, 2012, in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, for the “Program Loan for Enhancing Social Sector Resilience and Human Capital Development. The loan will be used to support the…
Air Japan Campaign to Give Up to 5,000 Points for PayPay Payments
AirJapan will launch a campaign offering up to 5,000 points when paying with PayPay. The campaign is valid for tickets departing from Narita, and pre-purchase options such as checked baggage, seat selection, and in-flight meals, from December 1 to March 2, 2025. During the period, PayPay points equivalent to 5% of the amount spent will…
Megane Ichiba x LOGOS presents a grab bag. Includes 13,200 yen worth of eyeglass coupons and a tote bag.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” and Megane Top of “Megane Ichiba” will release a collaborative grab bag in January 2025. The set includes a 13,200 yen glasses coupon for use at Megane Ichiba and an original collaboration tote bag, priced at 11,000 yen. The eyeglass coupons can be used from the day…
Start of credit card touch payment boarding service at all 40 stations of Yokohama Municipal Subway by the end of FY2027.
The Yokohama Municipal Transportation Bureau will conduct a verification experiment of a ride service using credit cards and other touch-sensitive payment methods at all 40 stations of the Yokohama Municipal Subway. The period is from December 4 to the end of fiscal year 2027 (scheduled). This service uses Sumitomo Mitsui Card’s “stera transit” solution for…
International Emergency Assistance for Damage Caused by Tropical Storm Sara in the Republic of Honduras -Delivery of Donated Goods- | News & PR
Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for damage caused by tropical storm Sala in the Republic of Honduras have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for the Republic of Honduras arrived in San Pedro Sula on November 21. At 15:45 (local time) on the same day at Ramon…
Hawaii Local: Selected by Price! Cost-effective lunches for $10, $15, and $25!
10-Yen Lunch in Waikiki Waikiki is known for its “Waikiki prices,” as everything is more expensive than in other parts of the city. One such restaurant that offers a $10 lunch is “Gogo Curry,” which landed in Hawaii for the first time this September. People in Hawaii are glued to the shiny black “Kanazawa Curry….
Disney x Tokyo Banana Sweets Shop 5th Anniversary. Anniversary cans, tote bags & blankets, etc.
GrapeStone, the company behind Tokyo Banana, will release anniversary cans and original goods on November 27 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Tokyo Banana and Disney’s sweets store; first sold at the store inside the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station, and available at stores in Haneda Airport and JR Tokyo Station Yaesu from December…
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu to Open for Winter Season 2024-2025 on November 30
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (2-9-1, Niseko Hirafu 1jo, Chiyasu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido) will begin operations for the 2024-2025 winter season on November 30. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu is the largest ski resort in the Niseko area. With an abundance of snowfall and 22 course variations that take advantage of the terrain, the location is surrounded by…
Aman Tokyo Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Offering limited edition luggage tags and reissued black afternoon tea.
All guests who stay between December 15 and January 31, 2025 will receive a “10th Anniversary Limited Edition Luggage Tag”. The design combines leather finished to a texture reminiscent of carved wood surfaces with a round charm symbolizing harmony. Period: December 15, 2024 – January 31, 2025 10th Anniversary Afternoon Tea The Lounge by Aman…
Disney Princess Cinderella collection from Samantha. Heart-shaped shoulder, folded wallet and bag charm.
SAMANTHAVEGA will release a collection of Disney Princess Cinderella designs on December 1. Pre-orders are now being accepted online. The lineup includes a heart-shaped shoulder bag, a folded wallet, and a bag charm. The color and design are easy to use in everyday life, with a calm blue color reminiscent of Cinderella’s dress and bijoux…